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Cross House’s last lap
For 15 years, a faded yellow building on Avenue 46 near Occidental’s campus has been known as “Cross House.” The three-unit lot has been...
Mixed emotions linger as reopening approaches in LAUSD schools
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will reopen 61 elementary schools to students the week of April 12. According to a letter from LAUSD’s...
Dance Production continues legacy of excellence and inclusivity remotely
Occidental College’s Dance Production will host its annual performances 6 p.m. PDT April 16 and noon PDT April 17 via the streaming platform Promotix,...
Class of 2024 concludes an unconventional first year online
Citing LA county guidance, Occidental has been in a remote learning structure for the entirety of the 2020-2021 academic school year. As a result,...
Letter from two homes I am about to leave
A 20-minute drive along California’s coast has become part of my regular Friday routine. My brother and I cruise along the empty Skyline Boulevard,...
Women’s sports are not second-tier, NCAA must do better
Men’s National Basketball Association. Have you ever heard that phrase? How about MNBA? I hadn’t heard of the MNBA, but I have definitely heard of the WNBA....
NELA Asian Americans feel the effects of recent anti-Asian hate crimes
During the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-Asian hate crimes have been on the rise. According to the fact sheet on anti-Asian hate crimes from the Center...
Marketplace indoor dining, Academic Commons and other facilities partially reopen on campus
LA County's move from the purple to red tier of California's "Blueprint for a Safer Economy" March 12 has led to announcements Feb. 18...
ASOC will host new vote on constitutional amendments through annual Spring Election
The Associated Students of Occidental College (ASOC) held a special election on a constitutional amendment and three honor board positions from March 2–5. According...
Opinion: Mindfulness, politics and appreciating the quiet
I began meditating just about a year ago, and it has become an integral part of my daily routine. The purpose of meditation is...